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Two people and their dog take a winter hike through the desert at sunrise. In the distance, snow dusts the mountain peaks, adding contrast to the otherwise stark landscape. The sun rises, casting a warm glow over rocky terrain and scattered desert plants as they explore together.

Winter Hikes in California: A DogTrekker Guide

While winter in many places means snowflakes and ski hills, some California destinations present a warmer seasonal experience. Hikes are …

A beagle with a brown, white, and black coat walks along a forest path in Crockett Hills Regional Park. Green foliage lines the path, and sunlight filters through the trees.

As always, Leave Only Paw Prints

Wherever you roam this winter, please travel responsibly and remember to Leave Only Paw Prints. Many California destinations and park …

Breaking news from the Bay Area

You lucky dog: The East Bay Regional Park District has eliminated dog fees in 2025! That lets pups join their …

Follow the sun to Greater Ontario

California’s Greater Ontario region – better known as GOCAL – is an under-the-radar gem known for dog-friendly fun …

A beagle rests on a wooden bench in a Mendocino County garden filled with trees, ferns, and flowering shrubs. The dog looks to the side, calm and observant. The green surroundings enhance the peaceful setting.

Making Tracks in Coastal Mendocino

DogTrekker readers are drawn to captivating Mendocino County, and for good reason. Few places feature more genuinely dog-friendly resorts set …

A man and woman walking a dog on the Whiskeytown Falls trail in Shasta County. - Dogtrekker

Redding: So many places to roam and stay

Redding’s dog-friendly accommodations offer easy access to one of the most extensive trail networks in California. You’ll find more than …

In central Mariposa County, a small group finds comfort in the inviting space of a tiny house designed with dog enthusiasts in mind. The scene captures someone gently holding their dog on the wooden deck, while another person steps through the nearby door. Inside, two more people are seated comfortably, absorbed in conversation or leisure. This quaint retreat offers pet-friendly accommodations and an appealing interior that serves as an ideal base for exploring Yosemite. Outside, a single tree provides natural shade alongside the deck.

An early-spring guide to pet-friendly lodging in Yosemite Mariposa County

Traveling through Yosemite as winter turns to spring can be the experience of a lifetime — and sharing the experience …

On a sandy beach of Wild Blue lake, surrounded by distant mountains, three Shetland Sheepdogs sit calmly on paddleboards. Their fluffy tricolor coats catch the light of the clear blue sky, offering a relaxing scene by the water’s edge.

Wild Blue canine camp is calling!

Daydreaming about where travel will take you in 2025? Why not opt to spend quality time with your pups at …

A Labrador retriever sits in the middle of the room, its amber eyes fixed intently upward. Around it, a multitude of flea pills and capsules are strewn across the floor, displaying a spectrum of colors: vibrant reds, crisp whites, deep blues, and sunny yellows.

Are flea pills harming your dog?

Concerns grow over oral flea and tick medications for dogs amid neurological risks When dog owners give their furry companions …

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